Playoffs start today

I enjoy football but have such a shitty track record in predictions. But that hasn’t stopped me before. So I’m going with Bears, Seahawks, Chargers and Texans.

I'm pulling for the Texans and the Cowboys today. Then the Ravens and the Bears tomorrow.

^ You’re going opposite of me, think you’re gonna make any money;))

Houston ain’t looking very good right now some remind me why they’re in the playoffs!

There is a reason that I never place actual bets with a bookie. I bet with my heart, not with my brain.

Texans might be the new Bengals make the playoffs and lose immediately.

Lights out In Houston, Dallas v Seattle coming up

Good Lord, Huntsman staying true to form in his track record. Texans were never in that game. From the opening march down the field, Andrew Luck looked like he was playing against the practice squad defense.

Its tough to pick these games, but I'll take Seattle, Chicago, and the Chargers. The only one I'm somewhat sure of is Chicago, their defense is too real. Dallas, even though they're at home just always finds ways to lose in the playoffs with Garrett as head coach. And the Chargers look pretty solid, as long as they can stop that running QB of Baltimore. I swear that stuff always catches defenses by surprise at first. Kaepernick had so much success in his first season. Then came the next season and defenses had him figured out.

Diehard bears fan here go bears!

"Bears, Seahawks, Chargers and Texans."

Fuck, if i was a betting man I'd be 0-2. I am 100% positive the bears and chargers will win though.

Dont be surprised if da bears make it to the superbowl.

Shit, so much for my predictions. I forgot Seattle always starts off slow as shit. Like when they went to Carolina and got boat raced 0-30 in the first half only to come back and almost win. Same story here. Hella there and outs in the first quarter.

Looking forward to tomorrow!

Looks like Dallas sealed the win so far I'm 1 and 1

Chessmaster the only lock I see is Chicago. That defense is gonna rape that Philly offense.

My heart is cheering for my home town Ravens. My head says they may squeak by tomorrow, but won’t advance after that.

Seattle has some life left, lets see how an onside kick goes

Not good

well they covered so : ) makes me 2 for 2

I was certain the cowboys would choke before the game. Dont know what happened.

Chessmaster that's exactly why I picked the Seahawks. The cowboys always find ways to choke. I was more than 50% sure that onside kick would be recovered because of that. Lucky for them that was the worst executed onside kick I've ever seen.

What's your guys picks for Superbowl matchup? I honestly have no fucking clue. But I'll guess Saints vs KC. I'm rooting for Andrew Luck to take out the Chiefs next week TBH. And hoping the Patriots don't make it.

Go Cowboys.

Lucky for them Seattle has a pretty-anemic offense although Seattle did have a few big plays but not enough consistent good offense.

Dallas' defense has put them where they are. that new defensive coach has the defense playing its best in the.last 20 years - now.they need.a new.offensive coordinator bc their office is.too inconsistent (and.they may lose their new defensive coach as he's a candidate for some of the head-coaching vacancies)

Wow, Dallas really shut Seattle down. They are going to be tough out for anyone trying to get to the big game.

@Chessmaster Seahawks covered, the spread was 2.5 and Dallas won by 2 if you bet the game you get paid !

TFP, I’m good at fucking up predictions, aren’t I?

—>”well they covered so : ) makes me 2 for 2.”

With the Dallas-Seattle spread at 2.6, a lot of money was won and lost on that Seattle 2 point conversion

*2.5

^ for sure

25,

I won both my bets, straight up, yesterday. Today, I'm with, well to be honest, I've forgotten. Have to check later.

What a gruesome injury to a UM alumni! I've broken both ankles (sky diving and motorcycle), in my lifetime, but nothing like that! I wish him well!

I got both games right yesterday.

Today I’m picking Chargers and Da Bears

>Wow, Dallas really shut Seattle down. They are going to be tough out for anyone trying to get to the big game.<

Gee Rick not sure what game you watched, but Dallas winning by 2 point, by virtue of a 2 point conversion doesn’t really qualify as shutting Seattle down, it just doesn’t!

^^^^I wouldn't be surprised if 70% or more of the country has the same picks.

Baltimore's offense is GAHbage!!

So far Baltimore vs the LA Chargers is as predicted a real snoozepalooza

Baltimore just woke us up, but it was all for naught, the Chargers got the score lol

Can we fast forward this game already? This is like the most pathetic offensive display I've ever seen from the Ravens side.

Wow, now this is actually a game. Can't believe it. Baltimore has been absolutely terrible until about 4 minutes ago. I can't believe that they're an onside kick and a TD away from winning this game.

If they pull it off it’ll be amazing!

How fitting an ending is that, right? Started the game fumbling all those times, only proper that he finish with one.

One has to question how far a NFL team can go when it's leading rusher is the QB.

So I’m 3 for three next ;)

@Minnow Michael Vick got pretty far as the leading rusher for the Falcons.

@TFP- But how far did the Falcons go with him ? (MV).

They made it to one NFC championship game. But not the year he was the leading rusher for the team so yeah I get your point.

Meanwhile, the Eagles offense already looks pretty good against the Bears defense. It's all about how Trubisky performs I guess.

Not too much offense in the Bears/Eagles game either

^ Yes true but this game is for real a defensive contest, I think it’s a bit of a throwback style of game.

Papi yeah I expected that to be honest. We all know the Bears are all about defense, and Mitch Trubisky managing the game.

Well we have a one point game with less than a full quarter to go it’s gonna be a slugfest.

Pretty captivating game right now. Philly needs TD or bust. And if they score the TD, Chicago has to go down the field and lick a field goal to win. Unless Philly goes for the 2 pt conversion.

i bet Philly goes for two just to eat some time off the clock

Failed 2pt conversion. But will Chicago be able to get in field goal range in time? Sadly, I think not. So if they don't, I'll have been dead wrong about the Chicago pick being a lock for this week.

Failed 2pt conversion. But will Chicago be able to get in field goal range in time? Sadly, I think not. So if they don't, I'll have been dead wrong about the Chicago pick being a lock for this week.

Wow! Already I'm already looking wrong! Didn't expect a return like that.

Chicago might win but they ain't gonna cover I'm four for 4
oh shit they missed Philly takes it

Whatta game great

Wow! Heartbreaking for Chicago and that kicker.

Twemtyfive how much did you win?

over all 4 games $2000.

The double doink seems like it could be a metaphor for a bad club experience.

You can't count on winning a playoff game if you're just gonna score 15 points

^ true but Philly is still in the mix with 16 points;)

^ only b/c they were playing the Bears which only scored 15

What’s the matchups for next week?

Cowboys at Rams. Eagles at Saints. Colts at Patriots. Chargers at Chiefs. Who y'all got?

I'll go Rams, Saints, Colts, Chiefs.

I’ll post my picks Tuesday after I look at the spreads.

Right now I like Saints and Chiefs

Yeeeeeeeep

My fault. It's Colts at Chiefs and Chargers at Patriotsm. My picks are still the same.

3 of 4 thanks to a TO and the blocked kick.

They are calling that kick which hit both the right upright and the crossbar the Foles effect;)

I was in the money until the "Cubs" let Ray Finkle kick for the winning field goal.

^LOL

Pats - think Ravens were a worse matchup, Pats at home, travel back to East Coast again. Disclaimer Pats fan
Rams
Saints
Colts Upset KC

Right now I think the Saints and Chargers will face off in the Super Bowl. That almost certainly means it will be the Eagles v. Colts with my track record.

People picking the Saints really hits me. He could be in Miami and possibly have saban as his head coach. Stupid doctors!

I think this weekend's games are going to be brutal,
Saturday
First one is Indianapolis Colts at Kansas City Chiefs, I think Luck's luck is going to run out, Mahomes is going to be too much for the Colts, second
Next Dallas Cowboys at the L.A. Rams I don't think this game will be a snoozer but ain't no way Cowboy's are going to get past this team, L.A. is going to overwhelm them in the end
Sunday
This game is highly anticipated but this one might be the overhyped game this year, New England Patriots at home against The L.A.Chargers, Brady's getting old and his numbers show it, Gronk is all partied out I think the Chargers expose the Patriots and end their season
Last up but it should be a great offensive game will be Philly's own Eagles at The N.O. Saints, should be plenty of scoring, but I think Brees cancels out the Foles effect
There you guys have em my picks Chiefs -5.5, Rams -7, Chargers +4, NOLA -7
I was 3 of 4, last week 4 for 4 with the spread on my bets anybody disagree with my picks or reasoning ?

I can see the Colts beating KC - not saying they will - but would not be surprised - main-reason I say this is b/c Colts' defense is ranked 11th in total defense whereas KC's is ranked 31st - KC's offense *is* ranked #1 in total offense but Colts' is a pretty-good 7th ranked.

If you take the crude measurement one can say Indy is ranked 9th in combined offense/defense while KC is combo-ranked 16th - def not a hard-metric but seems the Colts are well-balanced:

http://www.espn.com/nfl/statistics/team/…

We'll find out on Saturday I guess ; )

^ we'll find out Jackie

What do you think about New England, I think they're getting old and riding on the team Belichick built, to cover up for Brady's weaknesses, I saw that bootleg he made last week and thought to myself he's just a sack away from getting his bell rung.

NE seems to always have a knack for showing up in big-games - but perhaps its wheels may have fallen off like it did for Bama - past history indicates NE is much more reliable than the Chargers, but that's past history.

The Chargers have the overall 9th defense while NE is 21st - based on their defenses I'm gonna go w/ the Chargers.

RE: My comment above should read:

People picking the Saints with Drew Brees as the QB really hits me. He could be in Miami and possibly have saban as his head coach. Stupid doctors!

Indy at KC starts in about an hour who’s watching?

The beers in the fridge and I'm already on the couch waiting! I'm ready for some football!!

Who you got, twentyfive?

My picks

Chiefs
Rams
Chargers
Saints

I did so poorly last week with picking that I"m going to just watch this week.

My picks

Colts
Rams
Chargers
Saints

Sorry twentyfive, I saw your picks above and in detail. I should've scrolled back before asking.

Why do you like the Colts over the Chiefs the line is Chiefs plus 5 ?

My picks were just win/loss, not taking the spread into account.

Still why do you like the Colts, is it that you're a fan ? not throwing shade just curious !

I just thought that Luck's playoff experience would shine vs Mahomes inexperience in the post season. Plus the KC defense is suspect and the Colts defense I thought was more stout.

So far it's looking like I'm dead wrong about all of that lol. Not like I haven't been wrong before haha. Time for a beer!

Jesus! If KC goes right down the field again this might be a wash.

Wow! Let me sit on the couch of losing pickers with Warrior And Huntsman. Jesus!

Haha. Chiefs trying to spot the Colts some points so it's not a total wash.

I’m with huntsman, 25, tfp, govikings - saints play on feb 3

Looks grim for the bettors on the couches ;)

TOP is the story of this game

^^^^^Aint that the truth, twentyfive. The way this game is going I forgot the Colts even had an offensive unit.

here comes game #2

This second game looks like it has a much better chance of the underdog winning. Indy was out of the first game in a matter of minutes.

True plus the Cowboys are among the best in initiating shit, then getting personal foul calls in their favor

Cowboys suck.

CJ Anderson/Todd Gurley combo looking like a bit too much for Dallas.

Looking at the players on the Dallas sideline, they look beat, it's not over but it ain't looking good for Dallas.

One possession game.

1-1 today. At least Dallas kept it close. Fucking Colts.

Lights out for Dallas, loved watching JJs team lose : )

Cowboys got out-executed - the game was not really that close - you can't give up almost 300-yards rushing and expect to have a chance to win.

Cowboys are the most valuable franchise in American sports, yet they've had a mediocre coach for years - the most valuable franchise you'd think would have the best coach.

That Cowboys game was at least closer than the Colts/Chiefs game. That first game was murder.

Gurley out runs Zeke again..... where did that Gurley go to college?

I do need to say that being in Dallas rooting for the Rams (I dont care about Rams, I'm rooting for Gurley) last night was a lot of fun..... man these cowboy fans dont take an ass beating well, you would think they would be better at it by now

^ Yessiree how about them Cowgirls yippee

Back to a serious football topic, Is this the last best chance for Brady and Belichick to get to the Super Bowl ?
I think they're going to lose today, and I think as great as Brady is, time is catching up to him.

I think the time has come and gone for the Pats.....I haven't changed my mind since I saw the Saints beat the Rams the first week of November.

Saints vs Chiefs in the Superbowl---Chargers are the random element.

I missed the post yesterday ( saw we had one troll over here tracking up the board with their nonsense and shut the board down without posting or reading further)

So far in my poll for the playoffs I've missed one game. The Eagles beat the Bears.

I had Anderson as one of my backs early on in the FF but the Panthers never allowed him to touch the ball......the last couple of games showed what he is capable of doing.

I agree with Brady's age finally catching up to him. I think if they lose today it'll be the a sign that the Brady/Belichick era of domination is coming to a close. The official end of that era will be if they ever miss the playoffs. Which is almost impossible given that shitty AFC East division they play in.

Much like I've been waiting for LeBron to finally show signs of slowing down. But so far, none.

That was a hell of a route for that TD by Allen. Rivers has got the goods to compete with old man Brady. Just gotta execute.

This one is over looks like I was wrong.

Yeah same here. This is worse than the Chiefs/Colts game from yesterday, and that was a shlacking as well.

That Sony Michel ran them the fuck over..... where did he go to college?

Coaching - give Belichick two weeks to prepare and you have a situation in your hands.

Chargers were 12-4 in the reg season - and most people can argue the Chargers overall have more talent, yet the superbly prepared Patriots smacked the Chargers.

IMO the biggest issue w/ the Patriots is them not willing to pay people - they don't sign/resign good players to big contracts and just let them go - other than Gronk and Brady everyone else is pretty-much no-names (the cornerback McCourty is also pretty-good) - I was hearing on the radio that the Patriots didn't wanna resign Gronk when he was last signed but that Brady pushed for it (not sure how true that it is but ...)

Both White and Edelman were also on my FF team. Both had good games. The Patriots controlled the lines on both sides of the ball.

The Chargers have been a second half team most of the year and a road team. I had the Pats but I thought it would be very, very close. ( and it wasn't)

It only locks down what I had said in my previous comment. ( to me at least.) Chiefs vs Saints. I don't see the Pats going into KC and winning.

Holy shit, what a start by Philly. "IS THAT FUCKING FOLES IN HERE?!"

New England cost me a few bucks I’m watching this one closely

Brees IMO has not looked the same in the 2nd-half of the season, seems like he's hit a wall - in the first play of the game he under-threw Ted Ginn that had beaten the DB and resulted in an interception

Well the Eagles just scored what I expected them to get for the entire game......and it is Q-1.

Wow. If this game continues like this I will remain on the couch with Warrior15 and not even bother trying to pick anymore games.

I might have to join you, still better than the circles jerk in the front room ;)

Finally the Saints are playing like a #1 seed. Beautiful drive to keep Foles off the field. Now let's see what the defense can do.

Best game of the weekend.

that's the game

Last week the bears kicker was the villian of the week. This week it's Alshon Jeffry. Right through his hands and to the defense for the game sealing INT. They're already ripping him to shreds on the net with the crying Jordan memes, the birdbox blindfolds, etc. Entertaining last game.

Saints seemed to dominate the last 3 quarters but couldn't put the Eagles away - Brees seems to be having issues throwing the deep-pass, he under-threw two deep open throws that could have gone for touchdowns - IDK if he's not 100%, or losing arm-strength due to age and being late in the season (although they had 2-weeks rest).

I'm sitting in 3rd place in a local poll at the moment. The Eagles beating the Bears the previous week being my one miss but point difference is also a factor as well in this thing. For instance yesterday I had the Saints winning 31-14 ( my comment above on the Eagles getting 14 in the first Q being what I had projected for them the entire game.)

"Saints seemed to dominate the last 3 quarters but couldn't put the Eagles away"


At the beginning of the season the Browns, with the worst coach in NFL history, played @ the Saints, narrowly lost and would have beat them if their kicker hadn't missed 2 extra points and 2 field goals.
The point is that even though I'd like to see the Saints in the SuperBowl they are far from infallible and the adage "any given Sunday" always applies.

I’m re-evaluating next Sunday’s games I think the winner of NE v KC ends up winniing the Super Bowl my feeling is The Saints aren’t as good as billed I’ll have my picks tomorrow

Many are saying whomever wins the AFC conference game will win the SB

^ jeez - I posted my comment at the same time you posted yours

^ Great minds think alike;)

Both of your retarded minds think alike too.
;-)

^ Fuck you fruity

^ what a homo

^I assume your talking about the guy who poster before me ;)

^ you assume right - I didn't look at the last post carefully

I feel it is a mistake to look at the Saints the first three or four games of the year ---the defense kicked in around game eight/nine and since then they have been a better teams despite their level of play against the Cowboys.

I have until Friday to turn in my picks this week but Chiefs and Saints are probably the direction I am headed

All week I have been struggling with my picks for this weekend and I think the Patriots v the Chiefs is going to come down to a defensive struggle Brady seems to have regained that chip he has on his shoulder which is a good thing, but I still feel that the Pats best days with this incarnation of the team is behind them I’ll take Kansas City and the home field advantage for this one plus 3
As for the Rams against the Saints that one feels wrong to bet against Drew Brees despite the weakness they showed last week against The Eagles
Again I’ll pick the Saints and give the 2 points.

I'm picking the Redskins.

Who’s ready for some football?

Clubber waves his hand in the air. Will be heading down to our local watering hole where we are fixing steaks for our little group.

I would not want to be in Kansas City today. It's in the 50's right now in Tampa and I'm looking around for my jacket.

Old vs the new today. Brady vs Mahomes, Brees vs Goff. Are you going with the Hall of Famers or the Read-Option kids
?

The media always play up the competition between the QBs, but they are never on the field at the same time, have different supporting casts, and play against different defenses.

It's NE vs. KC and No vs. LA

^ I’ve said many times old age and treachery will always overcome youth and strength;)

I have the Chiefs and the Saints today. Nothing changed my mind in the last six days.

^ I do also but I’m not as comfortable with the Saints.

NO and KC

That TD was what I meant by age and experience, anyone thinking it out would have realized the Saints weren't really going to go for it on fourth down in this situation and it was so predictable drawing the Rams offside. lol

Gutsy play by the Rams on that fake-punt - that's called playing to win instead of playing not-to-lose

How many cliches can we pack into this thread?

^As many as you like ;))
I have nothing against cliches.

If the cliche fits

Rams fighting back

Defense wins championships.
;-)

"Nothing Comes Easy in This League"
A team that likes to play football
This Is a Must Win

Win or go home.

When the Rams are on offense it's so loud in the stadium that I gotta lower the TV volume then raise it when the Saints are on offense

That's not a cliche

I was worried about the Saints looks like I had a right to be

Wow what a kick - you can't keep giving an offense like that extra chances - good game but the Saints didn't put them away despite being ahead most of the game - although the Saints got f'ed over by the refs on that blown PI call

Looks like it'll be the #1 and #2 offenses in the SB (Chiefs/Rams)

I didn't count on Stevie Wonder being a ref.

Saints got fucked. I went to school with Sean Payton and his press conference is going to cost him $$$$

"I’ve said many times old age and treachery will always overcome youth and strength;)"

Oops

^ Meanwhile you picked the same teams i did ouch ; )

NE has dominated - KC lucky to be down only 2 TDs

KC needs to upgrade their D - looks like they need a new DC

I’m getting my ass whipped today ;(

KC needs to nip NE's screen pass shit in the bud

KC got some timely calls go their way in this last drive to go up 28/24

An exciting game so far

^ But the biggest call of this period was that punt in N.E.s favor

Wow - everyone said Bronk was done but comes up with the biggest play of the game

Dee Ford screwed up

Living La Vida Loca ; )

Wow - both games going to overtime - good stuff

Gotdayum !

Damn KC's defense lets them down

Both dogs won today !!

Tony Romo called it - the way the offenses were moving the ball whomever won the coin-toss would likely win the game

Well, shit, another SB with the Patriots in it. If last year is any precursor, the Rams should win. Recall that the Patriots beat the Eagles in the 2005 SB, then the Eagles got even by beating NE last year. Patriots beat the Rams in 2002 SB, it's the Rams turn to even the score in 2019.

^ karma - good point

25.... I think you meant both dawgs won today.... Gurley and Michel

Underdogs is what I mean't but you have a point

And these were the best officials throughout the season???

Georgia has 4 players in the super bowl, which is tied for most this year with Rutgers.... fucking Rutgers

I've officially been eliminated from the playoff poll.

Could have survived the Chiefs losing-everyone ahead of me had them as well.

I’m not going to waste any money betting against the Patriots this seems to be their year. ;(

So UGA football an Rutgers football are on the same level? I thought Georgia was better than that.

Evidently not lol...of course they are the top two teams for producing super bowl talent this year. UGA has actually had 3 Super Bowl MVP's Hines Ward, Terrell Davis, and Jake Scott. Michigan holds the record with 5 MVP's but 4 of them have been Brady. Alabamma has 3 but 2 of them were Bart Starr, Notre Dame has 3 all are Joe Montana. USC is the only other school to have 3 unique MVP's with Lynn Swann, Marcus Allen, and Malcom Smith.

How is UCF looking on the Super Bowl roster

^ twentyfive I looked at match ups yesterday and to me at least the Patriots didn't match up well with the Chiefs. Even the announcers commented they had to get out the gate earlier or the Chiefs were going to run away with it.

With Gordon out they have no wide outs. ( great for me in FF with White and Edelman-which is why I took them prior to then getting Gordon and then him not making the end of the season) They don't have a dominating defense and their safeties are weak. I kept thinking Kelce was going to tear them up.....didn't happen and Edelman and Gronk just kept moving them down the field whenever they needed yards.

The Saints hadn't given up 100 yards to any back. The Rams all year fire off the running game and then when they draw teams in go pass happy.

I hate to back the Patriots but the Rams don't belong in the game as far as I am concerned. There was more than one bad call---a few helmet to helmets not called but the last one was the killer.

^ don’t forget that the breaks and bad calls this year seem to favor the Patriots more than anything else. Intangibles are part of it, and they put themselves in a position to take advantage of the breaks,prolly better than anyone else.

Another interesting bit of trivia: 2002 and 2019 have identical yearly calendars. 21 January was a Monday in 2002. Feb 3,2002 Superbowl was Los Angeles Rams vs New England Patriots. Feb 19, 2019 Superbowl is Los Angeles Rams vs New England Patriots. If New England wins this Superbowl with a last second field goal, I think I'll review the 2002 archives for winning lottery ticket numbers.

That would be stupid.

Daddillac,

Jake Scott should not of been the MVP. Manny was! BTW, my SO loved Jake Scott. Likely why that is or son's moniker. :)

Despite the bad calls, being a Browns fan bad calls are the norm here, I liked the fact that both championship games were competitive to the end.

If anyone who actually watched the Pats/Chiefs game believes that the Pats were the net beneficiaries of ref calls then they were sleeping on the couch. The refs did everything they could to hep the Chief out in the final drives by handing over huge chunks of yards on questionable pass interference calls, including basically gifting KC with a touchdown by handing it to them on the goal line and giving them a huge chunk on their very next possession. Meanwhile KC defenders were riding Gronk like a Shetland pony for most of the game.

^ you really need to get your glasses fixed, you ain’t seeing so good.

Mea culpa on that one 25. Guess I was reading too fast.